Senate passes bill inspired by marathon bombing victim

[anvplayer video=”882869″ /] PROVIDENCE, R.I (WPRI) – The Rhode Island Senate voted 38-0 Tuesday to allow Rhode Island victims of terror attacks that have taken place in other states to receive compensation money.

While her denial was later reversed, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner said the case exposed a loophole in the law regarding the fund his office controls.

“The law is vague about whether or not we are allowed to assist Rhode Islanders who are victims of terror attacks in the United States, but outside Rhode Island,” Magaziner said in an interview with Eyewitness News.